Strategic view would manifest in an integrative policy package, implying
coherence, coordination and long term view. In Denmark for instance, energy
savings in buildings has been a major focus of energy policy since 1975.
Environmental preservation, awareness and concern is embedded in the Danish
culture. Primary supply of energy for heating has decreased by more than 20%
despite a 34% of increase in heating space (IEA, 2006). Buildings regulations to
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Denmark Germany United
Kingdom
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utilities
local government
industries
financial institutions
energy agencies
central government
associations
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Fiscal/Tariffs
Financial
Cross-cutting with sectorspecific
characteristics
Co-operative Measures
Information/Education
Legislative/Informative
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curb heating needs have been tightened since 1977, offering predictability to
construction companies. Enforcement of those codes, and labelling strictly
reflecting them demonstrate an underlying coherent view, complemented by a
strong policy with respect of CHP and district heating.